Will Lumps Go Away After Facelift and Necklift Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by jackie43 in scotland aberdeen
Latest answer by Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
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Tags: face, neck, female, lumps

i am now 5 weeks after my operation and have had a 2nd opinion from my doctor regarding lump on side of neck ,, he says its a hematoma, and will go away by itself. the first doctor i seen says it was (just the healing process) but will gradually go away by itself .. is this possible ?? the lump is not hot now but a little uncomfortable ,,, my jawline has really improved with the lift . i had operation done in prague so cant go and see my surgeon although have emailed and they say i look fine xx

7 answers to Will Lumps Go Away After Facelift and Necklift Surgery?

Face Lift, Mini Face Lift, The Palmer Celebrity Face Lift, Beverly Hills Face Lift

If you have seen an experienced Face Lift surgeon regarding this matter and he said it was a hematoma that would eventually resolve...it appears you have an explanation from a surgeon who has examined you. This should be held in higher regard than anyone here who has not. I will tell you that lumps and bumps that occur secondary to the tissue trauma that's part of a Face Lift... typically resolve eventually but these can last for up to 1 year. If a hematoma occurs, the... more

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lump after facelift

It is hard to tell from the photo what the problem is, but facelifts can result in some minor lumps that could be fluid or blood or even fat. Hard to say without an exam.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lumps and Bumps after Facelift

You have seen your physician who feels that your problem is small post-operative hematomas. These will resolve; sometimes it is helpful to have massage or ultrsound to these spots. At this time, all you can get other opinions or return to your surgeon in prague. Without a physical examination, none of the physicians on Real Self canconfidently reassure you.

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Lumps after facelift and necklift

Small lumps are not uncommon in the first few weeks after facelift and necklift surgery, and usually do resolve on their own. They may be due to localized blood or clot collections (hematomas), or perhaps to sutures used on the deeper tissues in the face. Physical examination by and discussion with your surgeon are the best way to alleviate your concerns.

Olivia Hutchinson, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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This is the primary problem with medical tourism; the lack of follow up and follow through. Plastic surgery is an art and every surgeon uses different techniques to achieve their desired goal. This may make it difficult for one surgeon to predict another surgeon's outcomes or results.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Lumps and bumps after facelift

Be reassured that things will be fine. At 5 weeks, a hematoma should be soft and most often be able to be aspirated. What can you do? Gentle massage and even lymphatic massages done professionally will help allow you to recover faster

Jeffrey Kenkel, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Hematoms Lumps after a Facelift

The lumps will indeed go away by themselves. It sounds like you are experiencing the normal stages of healing. If you would like to speed the process along, we often recommend using warm, moist compresses and light massage to break up and eliminate the remnants of hematomas. Don't be too aggressive, as you will create more swelling. Just very gentle massage. You will look great in no time. Take Care

Michael L. Workman, MD
Portland Plastic Surgeon

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